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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 348.44 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 348.44 and 223.62 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 348.44 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/348.44 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 348.44 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 77,918.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,918.15/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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